Newsletter No.71 July 2024

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
July 2024

Hello from Donna,

It is nearly August and in typical British style I am not sure what the weather is currently doing…. I hope you all have a lovely summer and have something to look forward to, whether that is sitting in the garden enjoying some sun, going away or seeing family.

I am pleased to see people coming to and benefitting from the support groups. It really helps to connect with people of similar ages/cancer/situations. We are starting to work on the 2025 calendar so please do let us know any suggestions of support, creative or activities via our survey by following this link: if you have not already done so last month.

The pop-up shop continues to grow. Thank you for the donations and to the volunteers who commit each month to continue making it a success.

We have our Open Day, AGM and Summer Draw coming up in early September so a reminder for your diary and to purchase your tickets (full information further down).

Also to make you aware Chard Street will be shut from 31st July – 6th August, pedestrian access only from town, if visiting by car please go via Stoney Lane and left at the roundabout to visit Cross Keys House.

In this edition

Please click on the social tiles below to be taken to the website for more information or contact us should you be unable to access.

1. August Events

Thursday 1st August – Dying for Beginners with Kath Gigg 1.30-5.30pm
Saturday 3rd August – Pop-up Charity Shop 9.00-11.00am
Tuesday 6th August – Younger Person Support Group with Zoe King 7.00-8.30pm
Wednesday 7th/14th/28th August – Men’s Yoga 6.00-7.00pm
Monday 12th August – Fermented Food – Sauerkraut 10.00-12.00pm
Friday 16th August Breast Cancer Support Group 3.00-4.30pm
Sunday 18th August – Sun Awareness – ALCS Beach Hut – All Day
Monday 19th August – Physiotherapist talk from Force 10.00-12.00pm
Monday 19th August Bowel Cancer Support Group 6.00-7.30pm

Reminder our drop-in is every Monday 10am-4.00pm at Cross Keys House the above talks need to be booked on via the website or register your interest via email. Lyme Regis is once a month the August session is 12th August 2-4pm Old School Rooms. You can register your interest in any workshops on the links below also.

Click here to book online
Click here to see all ALCS events

2. Thank you

Thank you -Pop-Up Charity Shop

Thank you to those or donated or attended our pop-up charity shop in June.

We raised £513.04 – this goes to fund counselling for a client.

Our next pop-up Charity Shop is
Saturday 3rd August.

Thank you – Shelley’s Coffee Morning

Thank you to Shelley and the local community support for raising £350.00 for ALCS and the same for Breast Cancer Now with the coffee morning on Friday 19th July at the Church Rooms Axminster.

Thank you – Prospect House Open Gardens

A big thank you to Peter & Luiz for opening their beautiful garden on Sunday 14th July. Also thank you to Rachel and family for this amazing fundraiser, selling Cream Teas, Pimm’s, Plants along with live Jazz by Sarah Randle. This event raised over £1,200 to support our clients

Thank you – Jurassic Coast Choir £300.00

For money raised at a concert held at Uplyme Church on 8^th June.

Thank you – “The Dorset Full Monties” – £975.00 Raised so far for the swim on 29th July

4 ordinary ladies, some of whom have delt with major health issues, are taking on the challenge of a lifetime. We will be swimming the channel at the end of July 2024 to raise money for our chosen charities. I have chosen Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support because, when my daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 21 last year, they not only provided support for her, but also for the family. It is devastating to be told that you, or someone you love has cancer, and the support that I was given was invaluable. The swimming team decided on the name “The Dorset Full Monties” because, like the film, we don’t have much of a clue about what we’re doing, but WE WILL DO IT anyway! With our regular meeting and training we are becoming stronger and more determined all the time. It has proved to be a huge learning curve with all the organisation involved, but we were ready and willing to learn to achieve our dream. Swimming the channel for ALCS | Localgiving or Justgiving.

3. New Professional Partner

Emma Gilmore APNT Dip BCST RCST

Advanced bodywork specialist supporting your physical, emotional and mental well-being through informed touch.

My years of experience have led me to a deep understanding that our body physiology holds our whole life story. It is my intention to hold a safe space to facilitate change. My gentle, informed touch encourages your body to heal at a deep level, facilitating physical, emotional, and psychological change to provide profound results. Many clients talk about my “magic hands” but really the miracle lies in your body, which, given the correct circumstance, finds a path to greater ease, less pain and improved function – a joy to witness.

For 30 years, it has been an honour to support so many clients through challenging times. I aim to hold a truly safe space, to facilitate profound change. I aim to reduce pain, stress, anxiety and trauma. I listen carefully to your needs and draw on my wealth of knowledge to develop a bespoke treatment to meet your needs on the day of your appointment.

I am passionate about my work, and therefore stay up to date with the latest developments in the field of bodywork, trauma, and pain.

For 30 years, I have supported clients with chronic pain, the manifestation of dis-ease, stress, anxiety and trauma, as well as with the scar tissue and the lasting effects of surgery, including its emotional impact.

·Advanced Bodywork & Therapeutic Massage
·Cranio-sacral Therapy
·Myofascial Release
·Scar Tissue Relief
www.clinicofbodywork.com
www.emmagilmore.co.ukIf you wish to have any referrals, please contact Mary to discuss: mary@axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk

4. Recommended Website

Resources – Menopause and Cancer with Dani Binnington
Once you’ve had a cancer diagnosis dealing with menopause can feel like the ‘insult to your injury’. We know you have so many questions and far too few answers.

With the help of many experts and top specialists we have addressed many of your questions. Our library is growing!

4. Recommended Reading

End of Life/Bereavement – Axminster and Lyme Cancer SupportWe have an End of Life/Bereavement tab on our website. We have worked together with a number of resources to create this information. If you need help and support please do make contact with us. We also have a number of these books available to borrow from our library.

After I’m Gone folder is available free of charge on request.

Grave Talks with Rev Nicky Davies

Tuesday 17th September 2024 4.00pm – 6.00pm

For more information please click the links below –

https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/funerals/after-funeral/what-gravetalk

Grave Talks with Rev. Nicky Davies – Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support

Dying for Beginners with Kath Gigg

We hold regular workshops with Kath – some resources below maybe useful.

Books:

With the End in Mind Kathryn Mannix

Dying, Death and Wisdom in an Age of Denial.

Being Rock Mandy Preece

A guide to being there for yourself and others; redefining listening so we all feel heard.

The Tao of Pooh Benjamin Hoff

While Eeyore frets.. and Piglet hesitates.. and Owl pontificates.. Pooh just is.

Listen Kathryn Mannix

How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations.

A Safe Journey Home Felicity Warner

A simple guide to Achieving a Peaceful Death.

The Soul Midwives’ Handbook Felicity Warner

The Holistic and Spiritual Care of the Dying.

Websites:

Kathrynmannix.com/videos/

5. Beach Hut

Do look out for beach hut last minute dates on Facebook and the ALCS WhatsApp group going forward. Please send a text or WhatsApp to 07512 279663 to be added if you are an existing client.

The booking system has been designed to give priority to those going through treatment or recently finished. The confirmation and information is sent within the Eventbrite ticket. You can also manage your booking by cancelling any dates you are no longer able to use.

6. Connect with us (shop, online, donate)

If you are looking for individual cards, or a bespoke gift locally made please do consider our online shop.
Hopefully we have made it easier for you to purchase beautifully illustrated blank cards, recipe books, key rings and CDs – all the money raised goes directly to help our clients.

Just add your items to the basket and go to the checkout which is now using Stripe payments but Paypal is still an option. If you have any problems please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.

We also have a little shop ‘The Nook’ at Cross Keys House with a selection of good quality reasonably priced items, where all profit goes directly to support local people affected by cancer. Please bring any donations to Cross Keys House for our Nook or Pop-Up Charity Shop we have one a month.

Ways to support or connect with Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support

If you wish to donate online you can via a one off payment or a monthly donation or you could consider a donation to one of our supporters fundraisers. Just click the link below and follow the instructions.

How to get involved with fundraising via Easyfundraising
Instagram & Facebook

Axminster Young Farmers – Charity Head shave, Auction & Disco
Saturday 24th August – If anyone would be interested in taking part in our head shave along with many of our members please get in touch directly with them.
All profits will be going to Axminster & Lyme Regis Cancer Support and FORCE
Further information about the event to come click here

Axe Valley Bike & Trike Nights in Matt’s Memory
Calling all crafters. At this years Axe Valley Bike and Trike Nights. In Matts Memory. 2024 Bike show on Sunday 25th August at The Old Inn, Kilmington we are hopefully holding a craft show/fair in the skittle alley.
Tables will be £10 each with monies going to the two designated charities Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support and Arc.
Please let me know if you are interested
Jazz Afternoon Tea at The Dower House – 1st September 2-4pm
In aid of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
£10 per person for advance tickets and £15 on the door.
Music by Mark Foxhall & Hot Java – A Raffle will also be held during the afternoon.
To book tickets please click here

Nigel’s Tractor Run – 9th September
Volunteer Nigel is driving his vintage tractor from Lyme Regis to Dorchester in aid of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support and Fortuneswell Cancer Trust.
Click here to sponsor Nigel

The Hills are Alive sponsored walk to raise funds for Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support.

Approximately 8 miles over 3 hills with fabulous views, expected to take around 4 hours, plus an additional (optional) 4th hill.

£20 registration fee to include a picnic lunch and Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support walk t-shirt.

If you wish to collect sponsorship – please create a localgiving fundraiser page to share with family/friends/colleagues.

(Please include dietary requirements and T shirt size within the additional information box when checking out)
Click here to book a place

Donate Now

Summer Draw – Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support

1st Prize – One week in pretty holiday cottage.
One week holiday at Fernbank Cottage – a charming and characterful 1750’s, three bedroom cottage in the heart of Felpham Village, West Sussex, which sits within a short walk to the beach.
Full property details

2nd Prize – Stylish Brompton folding bicycle
Nearly new and fully serviced Brompton folding bicycle. With the Brompton 3-part fold system, effortlessly collapse the bike in just 20 seconds, turning it into a compact, easy-to-carry accessory.

3rd Prize – a day at the Beach Hut
Enjoy a day at our lovely beach hut on Marine Parade, Lyme Regis.

Tickets are £5 each – all proceeds go towards supporting our clients
To participate, purchase your ticket here or purchase a physical draw ticket from Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support volunteers/supporters.
Employees of Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support are not eligible to enter the draw.
Draw will be made at the Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Open Day & AGM at 6.30pm, 4 September 2024 at Uplyme Village Hall. The winners will be selected at random and winners notified by telephone or email.

Good luck and thank you for your support!

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